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Cross Keys, Epperstone

A perfect haunt on cold winter days with its roaring fire, and just as good, if not better, when it’s sunny, thanks to its super-sized beer garden.

The food is courtesy of Des Sweeney, one of the Queen’s former chefs, and you’re guaranteed the freshest of eggs, laid by the pub’s own chickens.

In a glowing endorsement, there have been countless nominations in this year’s Nottinghamshire Food and Drink Awards for best pub, outstanding service and best out of town venue.

Find it at: Main Street, Epperstone, Nottingham NG14 6AD

The Full Moon, Morton

The Tipsy Terrace at the Full Moon

The rustic, red-brick pub is a cosy family-friendly destination. Close to Southwell and the River Trent, the owners say “if you haven’t visited us for some time, you are in for a pleasant surprise. If it is your first time, it’s sure to be one of many.”

The well-stocked bar is complemented by a gastro pub menu crafted from fresh, locally sourced ingredients.

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Little ones are more than welcome and there’s plenty to occupy them with a large outside play area and an indoor toy cupboard.

Find it at: Main Street, Morton, Southwell NG25 0UT

The Unicorn’s Head, Langar

Alfresco at The Unicorn's Head

After being decimated by fire in 2015, the 300-year-old country pub in Main Street re-opened last year.

A favourite with locals, strangers, kids and dogs are made to feel just as welcome.

A must for gin-lovers, be sure to persuade your other half to be the designated driver so you can sample some of the many varieties on a dedicated menu.

Find it at: Main Street, Langar NG13 9HE

The Martin's Arms, Colston Bassett

The beer garden at The Martin's Arms, Colston Bassett, one of the Notts pubs nominated in the 2018 Nottinghamshire Food and Drink Awards

The idyllic country inn - in a Grade II listed building with landscaped gardens - is lauded by Michelin, Sawdays, Camra and the AA guides.

Nottinghamshire’s Dining Pub of the Year 2012-2017 has just introduced a new menu with dishes such as quail breast and leg, spelt, pear, pickled mushroom and onion broth, wagyu rump steak with bone marrow sauce, and rose and almond tansy pudding.

The Plough, Normanton on the Wolds

Whether it’s quality home-cooked food or simply a drink, you can’t go wrong at this hospitable village pub, in Old Melton Road (just off the A606) near Plumtree.

There’s a sizable beer garden to enjoy the May sunshine (fingers crossed). Not to be confused with The Plough Inn, in Normanton on Soar, which is another picturesque country pub.

Find it at: Old Melton Road, Normanton on the Wolds, Nottingham NG12 5NN

Reindeer Inn, Hoveringham

Hozat for a view!

This popular spot comes with a Michelin recommendation. Overlooking the village cricket club’s ground, it’s a quintessential English pub full of charm.

With new management and a recent makeover, it’s well worth a visit to see what’s new north east of Nottingham.

Find it at: Main Street, Nottingham NG14 7JR

Caunton Beck, Caunton

Caunton Beck

The former 16th century hostelry, in the village of Caunton, near Newark, still retains some of the original features.

There’s everything you’d expect from a rural pub with country furnishings and a terrace.

It’s open for breakfast, as well as lunch and dinner, and serves everything from modern European and Asian-inspired dishes to traditional gastro pub food, all very seasonal. Ales come from its microbrewery at Harby.

Find it at: Caunton, Newark NG23 6AB

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